Jolly June!

As the snow melts...as the warm weather approaches & as the blue sky beckons - grab the Lovat's Jolly June so you can look forward to some outdoor invigoration balanced with some hotel cosy comfort.

Stay for 1 night Dinner Bed & Breakfast & get dinner on 2nd night, complimentary. Prices start from £56.25 per person, per night.

Book your Loch Ness accommodation for your holiday in Scotland

May Day - May Day!

Whisk yourself away in May & take advantage of our 3 night Loch Ness special accommodation deal.

Stay for 2 nights & get 50% off 3rd night, Dinner Bed & Breakfast

Offer available Sunday - Thursday inclusive, with rates starting from £55.80 per person, per night, DBB.

Book online or visit the Lovat website for more information.

Wet & Wild!

Thursday, 22nd April 2010

After getting the bedrooms ready & clearing up after breakfast, the Lovat team headed out for a day on the water. Caroline stayed behind to hold the fort out front whilst James held the kitchen.

The team spent the day on the River Garry, with instruction from Highland Activties. Despite it being rather cold, everyone had loads of fun.

The day ended with a buffet, some drinks, some truth or dare antics & also good old Karaoke! We had a dance off between Salsa & Ballet as well as some 'X' Factor singing style displays! We said our 'final' Goodbye to Ailsa who after 3 years of Lovat Life, has headed to another job role in the area - we wish her well.

Thanks to all those who participated & made it such a great day.

Easter Lunch 2010

12noon - 2:30pm
Friday - Monday


Sandwiches

A choice of Pannini, Traditional White or Multi Grain Bread
All served with Mixed Leaves & Cajun Scented Potato Wedges

Brie & Provençale Vegetables
(Panini only) 6.45
(V)

Honey Roast Ham,
Whole Grain Mustard 6.45

Isle of Mull Cheddar,
Chives 6.25
(V)

Tuna Spring Onion,
Black Olives 6.20

Pesto Chicken,
Pine Nut 6.75

Oak Smoked Salmon,
Mini Capers, Cream Cheese 7.25

Salads

Salad of Seasonal Melon Small 5.50
Prawn Marie Rose Large 9.95 (GF)

Chicken Caesar Salad Small 6.95
Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmesan, Large 10.95
Croutons, Anchovies

Soup of The Day 4.50
(GF)

Classic Thai Spiced Mussels Small 6.50
Large 12.00
(GF)

The Lovat Fish & Chips 11.95
Battered Mallaig Haddock
Crushed Peas, Tartare Sauce, Hand Cut Chips

Crispy Breaded Scampi 10.95
Crushed Peas, Tartare Sauce, Hand Cut Chips

Chargrilled Venison Sausages 11.25
Creamed Potatoes, Onion Sauce,
Root Vegetable Crisps

Desserts

Buttermilk Pie 5.95
Fresh Strawberry Sauce, Chantilly Cream

Chocolate Soufflé Cake 5.95
Grand Marnier Butter Cream, (GF)
Dark Chocolate Glaze

Walnut & Plum Linzer Tart 5.95
Lemon Crème Fraîche Ice Cream, Fresh Berries

Jog Jog Jog!

Fancy sponsoring me?...even £2.00 - my target is £300!

Shortlisted...

...by the IoD.

David, Geraldine & Caroline attended the Institute of Directors award ceremony on Thursday, 18th March 2010 to see if Caroline was crowned Female Director of the Year. Caroline didn't get the award but is pleased to say that it went to a fellow Highland business lady. There is always 2011!

Got the Looks...?

...well Book!

Are you free in April 2010?
Are you edgy, classy & quirky?

Register your interest to be a Lovat model (male & female required) for our new website photos.

Be pampered after the photo shoot with a Swedish massage, bottle of champagne & dinner for 2, followed by relaxing accommodation & a Scottish Breakfast before departure, in exchange for...you looking good!

Contact me on caroline@thelovat.com

Mother's Day 2010

Show the Love!

14th March 2010

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Sweet Potato Soup
Coconut

Chicken Liver Parfait
Apple Chutney, Toasted Brioche

Lochaber Smoked Salmon Blinis
Highland Crowdie, Dill

Watercress, Orange & Walnut Salad
Balsamic Vinaigrette


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Roast Rib of Scotch Beef
Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Pan Gravy

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta
Lemon, Rocket, Basil, Parmesan

Baked Loin of Cod
Herb Crust, Crushed Potatoes, Smoked Pepper Essence

Roast Corn Fed Guinea Fowl
Herb Mash, Wild Mushrooms, Tarragon Jus


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Warm Bourbon Pecan Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake
Grand Marnier Butter Cream, Raspberry Compote

Caramelised Apple Tarte Tatin
Croissant Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

Selection of Cheese
Grapes, Chutney, Celery, Oatcakes


2 courses
£15.50

3 courses
£20.00


3 courses includes a lovely gift for the lovely Lady
Bookings required

Choo Choo!

What an amazing email to receive whilst away for the weekend snowboarding...on Scottish snow no less!

"My wife and I stayed at The Lovat last Saturday and had a most enjoyable time. Thank you so much and congratulations on the transformation you have made to the hotel.

I mentioned to your receptionist that the date you have for the opening of the railway at Fort Augustus (1880) is not correct. The line opened on 22 July 1903, closed temporarily on 31 October 1911, reopened on 1 August 1913 and finally closed to passengers on 1 December 1933 and completely on 31 December 1946. The extension from the station over the Caledonian Canal by means of a swing bridge then over the River Oich on a bridge the castellated piers of which still stand in the river and on to the pier on Loch Ness was used by one train per day for only four years until 30 September 1907.

I hope you find this of interest and don't mind me pointing out the mistake in your literature! Thanks again, and best wishes for success with the Lovat Jack Kernahan"

If anyone else has additional historical information then please let us know (info@thelovat.com or caroline@thelovat.com) as we always love to be kept informed & updated on our past as we continue to develop the future.

Full circle...

...once Caroline worked at the IoD, Pall Mall, now she is being recognised but not for being an employee - this time from a different angle as Caroline is shortlisted for a Director of the Year Award!

The ceremony is to be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh on 18th March 2010.

Watch this Space!